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Buy 2 Get 3rd Free: (1) Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure. (2) No-show or late cancellation incurs a $458 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.

Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 0-12 yrs old. Child above 2 yrs must take the seat. Customers are welcome to use child safety seats on that have lap and/or shoulder belts/harnesses for the infant under 2 yrs. Children sharing a room with 2 adult passengers pay the same price as a third or fourth adult. Please note that each hotel room can only accommodate up to 4 guests of any age.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Atlanta

Guests should meet the tour guide at the baggage claim area at Atlanta International Airport and take the scheduled shuttle bus to the hotel. Complimentary pick-up service is available between 9 AM and 9 PM.

Standard Hotel: Wyndham Garden Duluth or equivalent

Day 2 Atlanta - Helen - Dahlonega - Atlanta(636 miles)

Before 1/1/2019:
In the morning, we will head north to Dahlonega to visit Dahlonega gold mine. After underground tour, the miners will teach you how to pan for gold. At last, we will visit Stone Mountain Park. In the end, we will go back to Atlanta.

From 1/1/2019:
Today we will head to Anna Ruby Falls and Helen Town. Then we will move to north to Dahlonega which is a site of the first major U.S. Gold Rush.

Helen, GAHelen is a village in White County, Georgia, United States, located along the Chattahoochee River. The population was 510 at the 2010 census.

German Helen TownIt's medieval Bavarian architecture, t's very exotic and there are a lot of special shops and restaurants in a small town full of German style.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Dahlonega, GAIn 1828 Dahlonega was the site of the first major gold rush in the United States. The Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site stands in the middle of the town square, housed in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse.

Consolidated MineThe Consolidated Mine was a gold mine in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, just east of Dahlonega. Like most of the area around Dahlonega, the placer mining on the land on which the mine is located probably started during the Georgia Gold Rush. By 1880, the placer deposits were exhausted and the land was down to hard rock.

Stone Mountain State Park, NCIt is a 14,351 acre North Carolina state park established in 1975. The centerpiece of the park is Stone Mountain. The visitor center features the Mountain Culture Exhibit including mountain settler life, artifacts, natural history including trout, butterflies and moths.

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Standard Hotel: Wyndham Garden Duluth or similar

Day 3 Atlanta - Asheville(197 miles)

In the morning, we depart from Atlanta, will arrive Asheville around noon, at first, we will visit Biltmore estate. Also, we have a chance to visit Biltmore Winery which is the most visited winery in the country. Later we head to downtown Asheville, after enjoying this artic area we will go back the resort. In the evening, we will start our Omni Grove Park Inn night tour.

Atlanta, GAGeorgia's capital and largest city, Atlanta is a major Southern financial and cultural force and the focus of a metropolitan statistical area. Atlanta has "absolutely everything going for it-climate, location, great transportation, easy air access, and a government that's both cooperative and supportive." This is a judgment widely shared by both residents and visitors...

Asheville, NCAsheville is home to a growing number artists and writers, and has been described as the "hippie capital of the South." If you are looking for good food and relaxing atmosphere, Asheville may be the right destination for you.

Biltmore EstateCompleted in 1985, Biltmore House and Gardens is George Vanderbilt's historic country estate located in Asheville, NC. The 250-room chateau is an architectural masterpiece, as well as the property's gardens and grounds which were designed by renowned architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

The Omni Grove Park InnIt is an historic resort hotel on the western-facing slope of Sunset Mountain within the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has been visited by many United States' presidents and many other notable personages. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is an example of the Arts and Crafts style.

In the morning we will visit Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, and after having lunch in Gatlinburg, we will start to visit the Great Smoky Mountain. After a stop in Gatlinburg, TN, we will continue on to Pigeon Forge, TN to see the Dixie Stampede Western show, which was created by the great Dolly Parton.

Pigeon Forge, TNPigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. Pigeon Forge is primarily a tourist destination. The city's attractions include Dollywood, numerous outlet malls, and music theaters.

Titanic MuseumRelive the tragic sinking of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum, a half-scale model of the original ship. Follow the fate of a real passenger as you explore the Titanic’s cabins, suites, and exhibits that include a real iceberg and artifacts from the ship.

Great Smoky Mountains, TNThe Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee boasts impeccable views of that state's segment of the larger Appalachian Mountains. Come visit this impressive wilderness to ride the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway.

Great Smoky Mountains In-depth TourCustomer will go inside the national park and take photos of its beautiful landscape. Also visit the Newfound gap, which is located at an altitude of 5046 feet between the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. From its platform,it allows visitors to see a 360-degree panorama of the surroundings, giving a spectacular view and fresh air of the mountains.

Pigeon Forge, TNPigeon Forge is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, located in the southeastern United States. Pigeon Forge is primarily a tourist destination. The city's attractions include Dollywood, numerous outlet malls, and music theaters.

Dolly Parton's StampedeIn 1988, the first Dixie Stampede opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just outside of Dollywood, Dolly Parton's theme park. The show is still going strong today, and has expanded to two other locations in the American South.

Day 5 Pigeon Forge - Nashville

First, we will visit Madame Tussauds Nashville. Later we will visit Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
We also have chance to visit Tennessee State Capitol and stop by John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
After hotel checking in, we will start the Nashville Night Tour, before enjoying downtown Nashville, we will visit The Parthenon.

Nashville, TNNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County.

Madame Tussauds NashvilleMadame Tussauds Nashville lets you interact with more than 45 lifelike wax figures of musicians from past and present. You'll get an opportunity to get up close and personal with greats such a Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift and Reba McEntire and more. Also featured are themed zones like WSM Studios, MTTV featuring current pop icons, Music Alley and the Grand Ole Opry where you can touch and take photos with your favorites in fun and famous scenes.

Country Music Hall of FameThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1961, although a building itself wasn't constructed until 1967. The Hall is dedicated to the preservation and exploration of both country music itself and the culture that surrounds it.

John Seigenthaler Pedestrian BridgeThis 3,150 ft bridgespans across the Cumberland River. A walker-friendly bridge that offers some of the best views of the skyline.

Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Tennessee State Capitol (Outside Visit)This graceful structure was designed by noted architect William Strickland who considered it his crowning achievement. The Capitol is not very big. A rectangular building, it measures roughly 60 by 30 meters.

Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Nashville Night TourExplore downtown Nashville's hopping music and nightlife district, experience the true heart and musical soul of Nashville. Including a 15mins visiting the Parthenon which is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens.

Day 6 Chattanooga - Atlanta(103 miles)

Our morning will be dedicated to an exploration of the Chattanooga, TN area. We will ride the Incline Railway up the slopes of Lookout Mountain. At the top, we will visit Rock City, home to both rock formations and botanical gardens, and see the Ruby Falls, a spectacular underground waterfall. After that, we will go back to Atlanta.

Chattanooga, TNChattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. A unique distinction for Chattanooga is the fact that the city has its own typeface, Chatype, which was launched in August 2012.

Lookout MountainThis historic hilltop on the southern border of Tennessee has a colorful history as a place of importance during wartime. Most notably, it was the centerpiece of the Battle of Lookout Mountain during the American Civil War.

Ruby FallsThe famous Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall, are a natural phenomenon, and are fed by rainwater and underground springs. The water from the falls flows out of the caverns and eventually joins up with the Tennessee River.

Lookout Mountain Incline RailwayThis tram has been running almost continually since 1895, and with the exception of an engine update in 1911, it hasn't changed that much. The ride stretches about one mile up the mountain and reaches a grade of 72.7%.

Rock CityRock City is as famous for its aggressive mid-19th-century marketing campaigns as for its views and gardens. Still, Rock City does offer a lot to visitors: panoramic views, botanical gardens, and amazing rock formations are all features.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Meals and drinks unspecified during the trip.

A mandatory service fees: Minimum $10 / day / person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $10 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $40.

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Additional Notes

Tour route may be changed and reversed; you may contact the vendor 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary

Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.

Luggage: Each customer may bring on board one checked luggage plus one carry-on bag.

Bus Arrangement: Usually only passengers in the same order will be arranged in the same bus. If you book the tour separately with your friends and you want to sit in the same bus, you need to inform us before departure . Or you may be arranged in different buses.

Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.

This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Passengers who take this tour need to purchase admission tickets from tour escort on the departure date.

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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .

Tour Departure: This tour has 100% guaranteed departure; if the tour is cancelled there will be refund of 120%. Restrictions apply; due to weather conditions, State Emergencies, Airport Closures or anything beyond the control of the tour operator the 120% refund will NOT apply.

Cancellation penalties per person for tours last 5 or more days(Notification day and departure day are not counted)

Up to 46 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase
amount.

21-45 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase
amount.

8-20 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase
amount.

1-7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase
amount.

Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.

Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit
entire payment.

There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above
penalties.

NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.

Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.